Story of Effendi 1979
What is Story of Effendi?
Story of Effendi is a television series first released in 1979. Catalogued under Kids, Animation.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1979
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 14
- Runtime
- 25 minutes
- First aired
- Jan 1, 1979
- Networks
- CCTV
- Genres
- Kids, Animation
- Updated
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Story of Effendi is a television series first released in 1979. Catalogued under Kids, Animation. Produced and broadcast by CCTV. Current status: Ended. Spans 1 seasons and 14 tracked episodes.
Should you watch it?
“A clever goateed hero outwits greed with humor and timeless folk wisdom.”
- Award‑winning storytelling
- Distinct stop‑time and puppet animation
- Cultural folk‑hero roots
- Animation style may feel dated to modern viewers
Watch it if you enjoy whimsical folk‑hero adventures presented with classic puppet animation.
The series is lighthearted and suitable for children and family audiences.
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Who is the main character?
Afanti is a goateed hero who uses clever wisdom to help the little people and punish the greedy.
What animation technique is used?
The series combines stop‑time animation with puppetry.
When was the series released and recognized?
It premiered in 1979 and won the Ministry of Culture's award for best cartoon that year.
Is the story based on folklore?
Yes, Afanti is a long‑standing folk hero in Xinjiang and other Turkic areas.
Has the series been shown internationally?
It was screened at the 1991 Chicago International Children’s Film Festival.
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